Musharraf

Sh. H.K. Dua has analyzed the situation arising as a result of the outcome of general elections in Pak from various angles in his first page editorial: “Better Musharraf leaves on his own than told to do so” (20th Feb., 2008). “Long suppressed and living under the jackboots for years, the people of Pakistan have” voted for democracy and sent a signal to the Prez Mush that they cannot be kept under military oppression in perpetuity. However, it would be asking for the sky to expect Musharraf to leave on his own because the “armed forces are unlikely to go back to the barracks despite the outcome of Monday’s poll”. One who has tasted blood does not let its prey easily.
If PPP & PML-N by sinking their partisan differences forge a cohesive front, only then can the people of Pakistan hope for redressal of their sufferings, and long cherished desire to breathe in a free flow of democratic wind.
Super cop of the world-Prez Bush will have to abstain from backing the army propped regime in Pak and let the politicians who have been given mandate by the people of the country enough space to set their house in order.


Dt. 20th February, 2008 Laj Pat Rai Garg
Hisar (Haryana)